Projek Gallery Walk Program Pendidikan Inklusif (PPI) PPKI 2021

Tarikh: 24 November 2021 (Rabu)
Tempat: Sudut Gallery Walk PPI, SK Astana

Persekitaran kawasan sekolah adalah wahana untuk merealisasikan pengajaran dan pembelajaran dan ini bermula dari persekitaran yang kondusif. Oleh itu, strategi pembelajaran melalui kaedah perbincangan dapat memberi ruang kepada warga sekolah, ibubapa dan pelawat untuk lebih memahami Program Pendidikan Inklusif (PPI). Jadi, dengan adanya sudut Gallery Walk PPI, ini boleh digunakan sebagai wadah untuk menilai dan meningkatkan tahap pemahaman warga sekolah, ibubapa dan pelawat mengenai PPI. 

Antara objektif projek ini adalah:

a) Memberi pendedahan kepada warga sekolah mengenal Program pendidikan Inklusif (PPI).

b) Meningkatkan kesedaran dan penerimaannwarga sekolah serta komuniti tetang kepelbagaian keupayaan MBK.
c) Memudahkan murid mendapat maklumat berkenaan PPI daripada “Gallery Walk”.
d) Mempelajari amalan terbaik PPI yang boleh dicontohi.

e) Membuat perbincangan dengan ahli kumpulan berdasarkan bahan dari “Gallery Walk”.

f) Melihat sendiri proses PdP secara inklusif.

Majlis ini telah dirasmikan oleh Guru Besar sekolah, iaitu Pn. Aida Kertina binti Hamden Hamid bersama-sama dengan PK PPKI, En. Dolhan bin Gazali dan guru-guru PPKI. 

Kesemua guru PPKI telah bekerjasama untuk mewujudkan dan menceriakan sudut Gallery Walk di bahagian blok pentadbir. Atas kerjasama daripada pelbagai pihak, projek ini telah dilaksanakan dengan berjaya. Tahniah diucapkan kepada warga sekolah yang terlibat dalam projek ini.

Karnival e-MAS 2.0

In the month of June to August, Unit Ko-kurikulum of JPN Sarawak has organised the Karnival e-MAS 2.0. There were various types of competitions throughout the three months and the English teachers have sent a few students to join some of them such as Poetry Writing Competition, Storytelling Competition, Public Speaking Competition and Product Review Competition.

A) Poetry Writing Competition

Listed below were the students who took part in the Poetry Writing Competition. We were pleasantly surprised that these students could write poems in English as we had never sent any representative before. 

PUPIL’S NAME	CLASS	TITLE OF POEM
AHMAD ARSHAD DANIAL BIN HAIRUL HISYAM	6M	THANK YOU, MUM, FOR EVERYTHING
NUR ARFA AQILAH BINTI MAT FAUZI	6M	MY SUPERHERO
GERARD NICK GILANG @ QAYYUM MUSTAQIM ABDULLAH	6M	MY HERO IS MY MOTHER
DAYANG AYUNI NATRAH BINTI ABANG ERUWAN	5K	MY FATHER IS MY HERO
NURUL NADHIRAH BINTI SUHARDY	5K	MY DADDY HERO
PUTRI SYAMIMI BALQIS BINTI PUTRA SYAFIQ VICTOR	5K	FRONTLINERS, YOU’RE MY HEROES!

One boy from 6M, Gerard @ Qayyum won first place in the inter-school round and we were extremely proud of him. He represented SK Astana and also PPD Kuching towards the division. Although he did not win anything in the division round, we are still very proud of how far he had accomplished as it was the first time SK Astana championed other national schools in an English poetry writing competition.

B) Storytelling Competition

Two pupils from 4B participated in the competition. They were Nur Ain Khadijah binti Norzavly Sham (Story Title: Lazy Kebayan) and Jennessa Abigial Charles Alan (Story Title: Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder).

With the guidance of their English teacher, they practised at home how to add different sound elements, place their hands and make different facial expressions. Both parents were very supportive and helped in recording videos of them. Congratulations to the pupils for a job well done!

 

C) Public Speaking Competition

For this competition, we would like to commend Muhammad Syamil Danish bin Moktar from Year 4B for being courageous to take part in it. It was his first attempt at a public speaking competition and he worked hard from home preparing himself in the prepared speech section.

Although he did not manage to win it, it was still a very valuable experience for him and he thoroughly enjoyed himself. We would like to thank his parents for helping him and preparing him at home.

D) Product Review Competition

One pupil from Year 6B was brave enough to join this competition. Adlina Syahmina binti Ali, a quiet and shy girl, took part in it and was guided by Ms Margaret, her English teacher.

Adlina was given tips on how to review a product. Her teacher helped by correcting her pronunciation and stress of words. At home, her sister and parents guided her and helped to take videos of her reviewing her favourite food. Both parties showed great effort in ensuring that Adlina had a good experience of this competition. We hope that this will inspire her friends to never be afraid to try new things in the future.

 

  

Online English Language Storytelling Competition 2021 (Every Child Has A Story To Tell 2.0)

 One pupil from Year 3K, Aniq Al-Asyraf bin Azwienuddin, took part in the Online English Language Storytelling Competition 2021 organised by mangoSTEEMS Malaysia. Under the guidance of Ms Golinsia during the PdPR, Aniq chose the book 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'.

With the help of his parents and the teacher, Aniq recorded his story and it was sent to the organiser to be evaluated. It wasn't an easy feat for him to do the task as it was his first time attempting an online competition, but he did very well.

Aniq was awarded an e-certificate for his effort and participation in the competition. We hope that with this valuable experience, he would try again in the coming year and also encourage his friends to join it as well.

    

 

English E-Carnival Storytelling Competition

One pupil from Year 4B, Jennessa Abigial Charles Alan, took part in the English E-Carnival Storytelling Competition organised by MELTA and University Malaysia Kelantan. Under the guidance of Ms Margaret during the PdPR, Jennessa was given a few examples of story along the theme 'Every cloud has a silver lining.'

After she had done her first draft of storytelling, the teacher guided her by pointing out how to stress on important words, placing of hands and facial expression. Her parents were very supportive as well in taking countless videos of her storytelling.

All effort paid off when Jennessa was shortlisted as one of the winners, and the only primary school pupil from Bumi Kenyalang! Good job, Jennessa! We, Astanians, are super proud of you!

 

    

 

Let’s Read and Share (Book Review Competition)

In conjunction with Hari Buku dan Hakcipta Sedunia 2021 under the HIP, three pupils from Year 4B took part in the Book Review Competition under the guidance of Ms Margaret, their English and also class teacher. These pupils were Nur Ain Khadijah binti Norzavly Sham, Muhammad Syamil Danish bin Moktar and Jennessa Abigial Charles Alan.

The participating pupils were asked to choose three storybooks which they brought home to read over the weekend. These were the titles chosen by the pupils:

Ain : The Dream Machine

Syamil : The Ghost and I

Jennessa : Operation Sea Search

They were then given a book review form and guided by the teacher on how to fill it. Their parents were also asked to guide their children and they willingly did it and provided support wherever needed. They managed to record a few videos of their children presenting the book review. It wasn't easy, but it was worth it for their children to gain that experience. 

A big CONGRATULATIONS to the parents, pupils and teacher for the combined effort! Hopefully, more pupils will be encouraged to join this kind of competition in the future.

 

    

First Day Back in School After Five Months

After roughly five months of staying and learning at home due to Covid19 pandemic, today (17th August 2020) pupils from Pre-School until Year 6 are finally back to school! Although it is not the usual crowd of nearly 500 pupils, it is safe to say that at least half showed up in school.

From as early as 6.30 a.m., pupils were seen lining up orderly and maintaining physical distancing at the front and back gate of the school. Teachers on duty to take temperature and record attendance were seen bright and early to welcome the pupils. 

In terms of recording the pupils' attendance and temperature, the school chose to use the Datang Reader app. This app is totally free, saves a lot of resources such as time and paper, AND it is efficient. By 7 a.m., the pupils were safely screened and in the classrooms to receive briefing from respective class teachers regarding the SOP in the school.

It is hoped that with the pandemic still active, all teachers and pupils will continue to follow the SOP and safeguard each other while the teaching and learning process goes on in the new norm.

Assembly in English - Pop Quiz

Date: 2nd March 2020 (Monday)

Emcees: Janessa Abigail and Alequeeny Mancy (3B)

Kudos to the two young emcees for showing great enthusiasm in emceeing the assembly. Good job to Mdm. Cynthia for her guidance too!

The highlights of today's assembly were the Pop Quiz conducted by Miss Margaret and a special Bahasa Melayu presentation by Dayang Ayuni and Nurul Nadhirah (4K).

The pop quiz was fun and exciting as pupils were seen eagerly raising their hands to answer the questions. More of such quizzes will be carried out in the upcoming assemblies in English.

The emcees

Pop Quiz by Miss Margaret

Special Bahasa Melayu Presentation by Ayuni and Nadhirah (4K)